Pete Hegseth’s silence on Taiwan is exactly what Xi Jinping wantsUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth adopted a quieter approach to Taiwan at a Singapore security forum. This shift in communication aims to p...
31 May, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Air India plane to San Francisco returns midway due to technical snagThe aircraft, with around 230 passengers onboard, had been airborne for more than three hours and was flying through Chinese airspace befor...
27 May, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
China's military says it drove away Dutch frigate in South China SeaChina's military announced it intercepted a Dutch naval vessel. The frigate De Ruyter was accused of illegally entering Chinese waters near...
27 May, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Air India's San Francisco-bound plane faces tech issue, returns to DelhiAn Air India flight bound for San Francisco returned to Delhi early Wednesday morning. The Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft, carrying around 230 ...
27 May, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Oil Price Today (May 27): Crude oil hovers near $100 amid mixed cues on Iran war peace deal. What are experts saying?Brent crude prices remained volatile as U.S. strikes in southern Iran and mixed signals from President Trump over talks with Tehran kept tr...
27 May, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Oil touches 2-week high after drone attack on UAE nuclear power plantOil prices are rising as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate. An attack on a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates has he...
18 May, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags onA drone strike caused a fire at the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE, while Saudi Arabia said it intercepted three drones that entere...
18 May, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
Sri Lanka's move to lease strategic airport near China-controlled Hambantota port sparks Indian interestIndia is keenly watching Sri Lanka's move to offer control of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to foreign investors. This presents a...
17 May, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
China to grant zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with diplomatic ties from May 1China will offer zero-tariff benefits to all African nations with diplomatic ties starting May 1. This initiative expands previous measures...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Centre eyes Rs 5,000 crore relief, China’s Hotan route to ease airline stress amid Iran war: ReportThe Indian government is considering multiple relief measures for airlines facing high operating costs and reduced traffic due to the ongoi...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
US criticizes China's pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president's tripThe United States expresses concern as African nations reportedly denied Taiwan's president airspace access at China's direction. This acti...
23 Apr, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
How Asia should deal with the ‘Malacca dilemma’The Iran conflict has shown how easily key sea routes can be used as strategic tools, raising concerns beyond the Strait of Hormuz to other...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
UAE asks US for a wartime financial lifeline as Iran conflict drags: ReportThe United Arab Emirates is in discussions with the United States regarding a potential financial backstop. This measure is being considere...
20 Apr, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
The jet-fuel surge is making global flight connections disappearTravellers face more flight cancellations as airlines grapple with sky-high jet fuel costs. Carriers globally are reducing flights and park...
18 Apr, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
China says its military activities around Taiwan are 'reasonable, justified'Beijing stands firm on the legitimacy of its military maneuvers around Taiwan, asserting that these drills are both reasonable and warrante...
17 Apr, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with TrumpChina is actively working to end the Iran war, balancing its diplomatic efforts with an upcoming summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. B...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
'World order is crumbling,' Xi says as Iran war strains global stabilityChinese President Xi Jinping told Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez that the “world order is crumbling into disarray” amid the Iran war,...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.38 AM IST